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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,934.20, 12,329.28 and 4,955.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,934.20, 12,329.28 and 4,955.64 is: 6,838.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,934.20 : 12,329.28 = 4,955.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,934.20/12,329.28 = 4,955.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,934.20x = 12,329.28 × 4,955.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,934.20x = 61,099,473.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,099,473.14/8,934.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,838.83

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